About Sheaf
The surname Sheaf is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceaf," meaning "sheaf" or "bundle of grain." It is likely that the name was originally occupational, given to someone who worked with or owned a sheaf or bundle of grain. The surname Sheaf may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a sheaf or bundle of grain, or it could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a sheaf in some way, such as having a tall and slender physique.
The surname Sheaf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheaf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Sheaf is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sheaf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheaf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.